The mission of the school is to nurture children and provide them with the best facilities as well as technologies so that they are ready to face the digital challenges. Coding is included in the curriculum of Zebar School since 2016. Computer classes are held every week to prepare the young children for the new language of the 21st century. Each child is given a dedicated computer – so that they can type directly on to the computer and see the results themselves. At times schools have 1:2 computers in labs- so two children share one computer. In that case usually the child who is tech savvy learns faster. At Zebar School since we have 1:1 ratio of student to computer children have better learning experience.
What is Coding?
Coding is a language used to communicate with computers. Code instructs the computer to take actions, and writing code is like preparing a particular set of instructions. These instructions can tell computers what to do or how they should behave so that actions can be taken in a faster manner. Knowledge of coding helps to create websites, apps and games.
Why should we teach coding to children?
Coding teaches logical reasoning and critical thinking and it helps children grow that faculty of brain. In normal life this ability helps students in many entrance exams and real world problem solving.
Coding right now is in high demand, and it provides a competitive benefit to our students. It helps young minds to understand the world in a better way. In addition to that, it is fun and satisfying. Coding not only improves creativity but also helps in enhancing problem solving, persistence, collaboration and communication.
Coding In Primary School
Scratch a visual programming language is introduced in primary school. Students create interactive stories, games and animations that can be shared online. It helps young people to think creatively, reason, organise and work in a team.
Some key features of Scratch are that it is easy to understand and learn. It creates interest in young child for programming. Instead of writing text or code, predefined blocks are snapped together to create the script. Scratch allows playful experimenting with program segments.
It is used by millions of people across the globe in various homes, schools, museums, libraries and community centres.
Coding in Middle School and Secondary School
In Middle and Secondary School, students learn languages that enhance their logical and reasoning skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Python
Python acts as a steppingstone into the world of programming. It is a general-purpose and high-level programming language that has been used by computer programmers for the last 30 years.
Advantages of teaching Python to students are the language is versatile and easy to learn.
Many automation, data mining and big data platforms rely on Python. It is the ideal language to learn for students at the age of 10- 13yrs and is the fastest-growing programming language in the world.
HTML- Students are also introduced to HTML(HyperText Mark-Up -Language) from class 8 onwards. HTML is the most popular languages across the Internet. Every webpage is built with the help of HTML. It is a base skill that every programmer learns.
Students in Zebar are trained to use HTML to design web pages and small websites. The syntax of HTML is straightforward to understand.
Artificial Intelligence
Zebar School has launched AI for grade 9 students. The curriculum has been designed to develop an understanding and appreciating Artificial Intelligence and its application in our lives. The school is also planning the integration of AI other subjects in all the classes to develop problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities in students.
AI is using Python programming language for the coding purpose. Students develop an understanding and working of Neural Networks. They are taught to identify and appreciate Artificial intelligence to describe its applications in daily life.
Computer programming is the future
The entire world is expanding at a swift pace, and coding is a highly useful skill. Many businesses depend entirely on computer code, not only the technology sector.
At Zebar we believe that a child who learns how to code shall have additional benefits in a career with more employment opportunities in the future, no matter what industry they choose be it in the IT Sector, hospitality, banking, retail or health sector. This is the main reason why coding is taught in Zebar.
